All Obituaries

Sue McGaha, 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Mary Lucy Farris Bault, one sister, Alma Gayle Bault and two grandchildren, Josh Piercy and Skylar Lawson Hatcher. Survivors include: Two daughters – Kathy Piercy & Vicki (Jeff) Hatcher of Columbia One son – Darrell McGaha (Julene Hopper) of Columbia Six grandchildren – Justin Piercy, Nick, Tyler &...

Andy Withers, 60, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at TJ Health/Columbia . He was born June 5, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky and of the Baptist faith.  Andy owned and operated Withers Geo Thermal Drilling, Inc. His father, Avis Withers, preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife – Debbie Kerns Withers of Columbia Two sons – Clint Withers of Chicago, Illinois, Cody Withers of Columbia Two daughters – Sarah Melton & Keely...

Joe Kerns, 77, of Columbia, Kentucky, completed his earthly journey on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born August 18, 1942, in Adair County, to the late Hobert and Pearl Coffey Kerns.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Glenn, Isham (Little Bud), Charlie and Leroy Kerns and three sisters, Alta Burnett, Allene Burton and Dorothy Kerns. Joe served in the United States Army, was a mechanic, carpenter,...

Janet Gail Cabbell, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Bowling Green Medical Center. She was born April 3, 1939, in Marion County, to the late Ivan and Lula Bailey Cabbell and retired from the Adair County School System after over 30 years of teaching. She is survived by her caregivers, Larry & Gail Powers and special friends, Mable Ruth Bryant, Gayle Garrison and Ada Cochran. Funeral service – Friday, May 29, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin...

DeMarco “Reesie” Hawkins, 37, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born August 3, 1982, in Taylor County, to the late Gina Hawkins, a member of First Baptist Church and a Caregiver. Survivors include: Three sisters – Trina Rochelle Hawkins of Clarksville, Indiana, Tiffiany Renee Hawkins of Campbellsville, Kanita Lashae Hawkins of Columbia One brother – Kevin Bridgewaters of Columbia Two nephews –...

Tom A. Dulworth, 78, of Union, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 24, 1942 in Adair County to the late William Russell & Leora Bault Dulworth.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Russell Dulworth.  Tom was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, former owner of Southern Spring Manufacturing Company, a volunteer for Boy Scout Troop 74 in Madison, Tennessee for 35 years and a...

Sandra R. Sharpe, 85, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville. She was born March 26, 1935, in Adair County, to the late Clifton and Inez Vaughn Riggins, the widow of Earl Sharpe and a member of Columbia Christian Church. Survivors include: One daughter & son-in-law – Kathy & Bobby Downey of Columbia One son – Bill Sharpe of Louisville One brother – Clifford Riggins of Greenville, Texas Three...

Calvin Cowan, 92, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 4:37 P.M. at UK Healthcare in Lexington. He was born January 16, 1928, in Adair County, to the late Walker and Dorothy Burton Cowan.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Burton Cowan, his son, Ronnie Cowan, eight brothers, Sam, Luther, Gilbert, W.T., Kenny, Cassius, Leonard & Roger Cowan, five sisters, Peggy Fudge, Carol Luttrell, Patricia Montgomery, Gertrude Burton &...

Ilona Jean Cowan Irwin, 73, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born August 6, 1946, in Salisbury, Illinois, to the late Emory and Elsie Thomas Hinds, the widow of Cassius Cowan, a member of Salisbury Christian Church and was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Giles and two sisters, Roberta Grant and Rosella Woosley. Survivors include: One daughter – Tina Davis (Ronnie “Chico” Mitchell) of...

James Ronald “Jiggs” Smith, 69, of the Portland community, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born October 31, 1950, in Adair County, to the late James Robert and Jessie Ruth Pyles Smith, attended Pickett’s Chapel United Methodist Church and drove a truck for Coffey’s Trucking Company for over 30 years.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Smith. Survivors include: His wife –...